A good massage can take away the world's problems and make you feel fresh and new. A great massage leaves you with a little something serene that you carry with you, into the days following the massage, and your body feels lighter and looser than it had previously. A really great massage will do all … Continue reading the story "A Valentine’s massage is just right….."

Tonight's forecast for the weather is an approaching storm, hopefully dumping a bunch of snow on us by morning....I am so ready for it. We have had a few light dustings, and one good snow storm this year already, but they were followed by unusually warm(68 degrees in December!) bouts of weather, so … Continue reading the story "snow is coming!"

Christmas at home is always nice, being with loved ones, in a warm and familiar coziness.....But, I've always dreamed of spending Christmas day in a fantasy type, storybook setting. There are several places in the world that would be amazing places to be during the holidays, such as New York city or the little villages throughout Germany(the ones that the little ceramic villages are modeled after) or even … Continue reading the story "I’m dreaming of a Blantyre Christmas…"

I almost skipped the annual Apple Squeeze in Lenox this year, as we were planning to be out of town for the day, but a headache kept those plans at bay, and we decided to stay local. This gave us the opportunity to stop by the Apple Squeeze, which always turns out to be a fun time for all. … Continue reading the story "The Annual Lenox Apple Squeeze"

today, we were finally able to use a gift card that i had won in a fall raffle that i had entered by way of southern berkshire chamber of commerce......it was a fun raffle that i had entered, with one entry giving you a chance at different prizes every day throughout that month...each day, i eagerly awaited the announced winners, … Continue reading the story "brunch at the old mill, in south egremont, ma….."

~the berkshires are somewhat removed from the rest of the civilized world, and though, for the most part, thats a very good thing, it can also be a detriment to your desires if they cant be found here.....for me, one of the only downfalls of living in berkshire county, is the lack of good mexican food......yes, there are the run of the mill places, and … Continue reading the story "a good mexican(ish) meal, finally….."